Election results

Question 8

Result

Votes

Percentage

aYes

262,486

70.8%

No

108,347

21.2%

Text of measure

The language that appeared on the ballot said:

"Approval of this question will authorize the State of Rhode Island to issue general obligation bonds, refunding bonds, and temporary notes in an amount not to exceed $70,000,000 to provide $19,000,000 for anti-pollution projects and restoration activities benefiting Narragansett Bay and state watersheds, $43,000,000 for open space, farmland preservation, and recreational development, and $8,000,000 for acquisition of land for groundwater protection and supply."